Microsoft Storage Reserved Capacity Archive - 1 PB, RA-GRS, US North Central, 1 Year
Secure 1 PB of Microsoft Azure Archive storage with RA-GRS redundancy in US North Central for a full year, ensuring cost-effective long-term data preservation.
- Capacity: Guarantees 1 Petabyte of dedicated Azure Archive storage for your critical data.
- Redundancy: RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage) ensures data availability across multiple regions.
- Term: Provides a fixed 1-year commitment for predictable budgeting and uninterrupted service.
- Location: Optimized for performance and compliance with data residency in the US North Central region.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity offering provides 1 Petabyte of Archive storage with Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage (RA-GRS) for a 1-year term in the US North Central region. It is designed for organizations requiring cost-effective, long-term data archiving with high durability and availability.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in SMB and mid-market companies utilize this service to manage vast amounts of infrequently accessed data, such as historical records, compliance archives, and backup data, ensuring it is protected and accessible when needed without incurring high on-demand costs.
- Cost Savings: Lock in pricing for 1 PB of Archive storage, significantly reducing costs for long-term data retention.
- Data Durability: RA-GRS ensures your data is replicated across geographically dispersed data centers for maximum protection.
- Compliance Ready: Archive tier is suitable for regulatory compliance, retaining data for extended periods.
- Predictable Costs: A 1-year commitment provides budget certainty for your storage needs.
- Regional Focus: Data resides within the US North Central region, meeting specific data residency requirements.
This reserved capacity is ideal for businesses needing to archive large datasets cost-effectively while maintaining data integrity and accessibility.
What This Enables
Enable long-term data archiving for compliance
Enable teams to meet stringent regulatory requirements by storing historical data for extended periods. This ensures audit readiness and avoids penalties associated with non-compliance.
cloud storage, data retention policies, regulatory compliance, long-term archiving
Streamline backup and disaster recovery storage
Streamline the management of backup and disaster recovery data by dedicating cost-effective Archive storage. This ensures that historical recovery points are safely stored and available when needed.
backup solutions, disaster recovery planning, data protection strategies, cloud infrastructure
Automate retention of historical business records
Automate the process of retaining essential business records, such as financial statements, transaction logs, and project archives. This reduces manual effort and ensures data integrity over time.
business operations, data lifecycle management, record keeping, digital transformation
Key Features
1 Petabyte Reserved Capacity
Guarantees a significant amount of storage, providing peace of mind and predictable capacity for large archives.
Archive Storage Tier
Offers the lowest cost per gigabyte for data accessed less than once a year, ideal for long-term retention.
RA-GRS (Read-Access Geo-Redundant Storage)
Ensures high durability and availability by replicating data across multiple geographic locations, protecting against regional outages.
1-Year Term Commitment
Provides budget certainty and potential cost savings compared to pay-as-you-go pricing for consistent archival needs.
US North Central Region
Meets data residency requirements for organizations needing their data stored within this specific geographic area.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions and insurance companies must retain vast amounts of historical transaction data and policy records for regulatory compliance and audit purposes, making Archive storage essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers are mandated to store patient records and medical imaging for extended periods, often requiring secure, cost-effective, and compliant long-term archival solutions.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service organizations manage extensive case files, client communications, and historical documentation that require secure, durable, and long-term retention for legal and compliance reasons.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies are subject to strict data retention policies for public records, historical archives, and operational data, necessitating reliable and cost-efficient long-term storage solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure Storage Reserved Capacity?
It is a commitment to use a specific amount of Azure storage capacity for a set term, typically 1 or 3 years, in exchange for a discounted rate compared to pay-as-you-go pricing. This offering is for 1 PB of Archive storage.
What is RA-GRS redundancy?
RA-GRS provides high durability by replicating your data to a secondary region. It ensures your data remains available even in the event of a regional outage, and you can access it from either the primary or secondary region.
How does Archive storage differ from other Azure storage tiers?
Archive storage is the lowest-cost tier, designed for data that is accessed very infrequently (less than once a year). It has higher latency for retrieval compared to Hot or Cool tiers, making it ideal for long-term archiving and compliance.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
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Returns
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